Investments

Thursday, February 8th 2018 - 09:53 UTC
Falklands: improvements to Mare Harbour jetty completed

A state of the art jetty which will improve military capability in the Falkland Islands and improve life for personnel on the Islands has been completed by Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO). Work to upgrade the jetty in Mare Harbour was officially opened recently by Geoff Robson, DIO’s Chief Operating Officer.
Wednesday, February 7th 2018 - 07:37 UTC
Expedition cruise vessel to be launched in 2020 will have its own submarine and helicopter

Scenic Cruises is planning to create another exclusive, expedition-style ocean vessel that boasts of its own submarine and helicopter. The Australian-owned cruise operator mentioned that the soon-to-be-launched 228-passenger Scenic Eclipse would be getting a sister in 2020 and it would be known as the Scenic Eclipse II. She is schedule to sail Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctica.
Tuesday, February 6th 2018 - 08:26 UTC
Tillerson praises Macri's leadership in the region in favor of democracy

President Mauricio Macri received US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on Monday at the Olivos official residence. During the forty minutes meeting the main issues of the Argentina/US bilateral agenda were addressed, according to a release from the Argentine Executive office.
Tuesday, February 6th 2018 - 08:12 UTC
Trucks strike threatens Argentine cereal exports and soy crushing industry

A protest by grain transporters in Argentina could leave exporters and crushers operating without soy, corn and wheat, an industry group said on Monday.
Monday, February 5th 2018 - 09:16 UTC
China's finance minister visits Argentina ahead of G20: meeting with Macri

Chinese Finance Minister Xiao Jie, visited Argentina last week where he met with president Mauricio Macri and other officials ahead of the upcoming meeting in Buenos Aires of the G20 finance ministers and central banks governors. There was no official briefing of the different meetings or the interview with Macri in Casa Rosada.
Sunday, February 4th 2018 - 21:08 UTC
Falkland Islands Government initiate Review of Education Facilities

The Falkland Islands Government last week initiated a review of the educational buildings and facilities in the Falkland Islands. This review has been driven by both internal and community pressure and questions over whether facilities continue to meet the growing needs of the community.
Friday, February 2nd 2018 - 20:00 UTC
Falklands Meat Company renovated including a new business manager

The Falkland Islands Meat Company (FIMCo) has announced the appointment of their new Business Improvement Manager. Michael Ledwith is to start this month on a new full-time contract, tasked with implementing change at the Sand Bay plant, “bringing peak performance through operational efficiency and productivity in the business,” according to information from FIMCo.
Friday, February 2nd 2018 - 09:52 UTC
Why Is The Shale Industry Still Not Profitable?

By Nick Cunningham of Oilprice.com

Echoing the criticism of too much hype surrounding U.S. shale from the Saudi oil minister, a new report finds that shale drilling is still largely not profitable. Not only that, but costs are on the rise and drillers are pursuing “irrational production.”
Friday, February 2nd 2018 - 08:18 UTC
Un-convened and unconvinced Uruguayan farmers again take to the roads

Un-convened and unconvinced Uruguayan farmers again took to the roads of the country for a peaceful protest vigil in an estimated 300 posts, and which counted with spontaneous support from small business people linked to the rural sector.
Friday, February 2nd 2018 - 07:45 UTC
Falklands government requests proposals for a future port facility

The Falkland Islands government, FIG, is requesting proposals for a future port facility since the current structure, dating back to 1984 and which has had its useful life patched up and extended several times, is nearing its operational end.